Application for Admission Ritsumeikan University Study in Kyoto Program Open Study in English Track or Business Track

Study in Kyoto Program, Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto, Japan (for Fall 2015 / Spring 2016 Admission) Application for Admission Ritsumeikan University Study in Kyoto Program Open Study in English Track or Business Track Please read the following explanations carefully before filling out the application: Application Forms Please be sure you are using the most recent application forms available for download from the SKP website. Do not print the application two-sided or submit two-sided documents. Do not use staples with any application documents. Track of Study There are three tracks of study within the Study in Kyoto Program: the Intensive Japanese Language Track (IJL), the Open Study in English (OSE) Track, and the Business Track. Please be sure you are using the appropriate application forms for the track you are intending to apply for. Please keep in mind that enrollment in the OSE Track is limited to students from universities sharing an Agreement for Student Exchange with RU. For more information regarding enrollment restrictions, please see the Study in Kyoto Program website or pamphlet. Details Regarding Required Items: Please type or fill out all fields on all pages of the application in block letters using a ball-point pen. Please have your professor submit the Letter of Recommendation in a signed and sealed envelope. Statement of Financial Support: All students must submit this form. Please be sure to fill out all sections of the form, providing a total monthly budget and the source of funding for this budget. Please be sure you have budgeted an appropriate amount. Applicants without sufficient funding risk having their application for a student visa denied. Supporting Financial Documents: Please submit documentation certifying you or your sponsor s ability to cover the costs you have budgeted for your time in Japan such as a bank statement, loan statement, etc. If you are receiving a scholarship please also submit documents verifying any financial scholarship awards received for study in Japan. Please sign and date the Declaration and Pledge after completing the checklist on page 8. Students from partner universities must also have their exchange coordinator sign the form to verify that the application is complete. Unsigned applications will not be accepted. Certificate of Enrollment from the institution you are presently attending verifying your enrollment status. If you are no longer enrolled in a university, please submit certification of full-time employment stating position and term of employment. Official transcript of grades from the institution(s) you have attended, currently or in the past. Photocopies of JLPT or TOEFL score results, if applicable. Scholarship Application, if applicable. Please note that scholarships are only available to students from universities sharing an Agreement for Student Exchange with RU. All scholarship documents submitted must be original. Certificate of Health on the form provided by RU. This document must include the physician s name, address, signature, and institutional stamp, and be taken within three (3) months of the application deadline. Passport Photocopy: Please include a photocopy of the information page of your passport, which includes your passport number, period of validity, and photo. The passport must be valid for the duration of the SKP program. If you do not already have your passport, please begin the application process immediately. Photographs (4): In addition to the photograph affixed to your application, you are required to submit three (3) of the same official IDstyle photograph (3cm x 4cm) with your name written on the back of each one. Photos must be on glossy photo paper, exactly 3cm across and 4cm tall, and taken within the last six (6) months. Photos should have a white background and should show the entire head with room to spare above the head, below the chin, and to the sides of the face. Photos may be black and white or color. Note: Submitting an incomplete application may cause a delay in your acceptance and in the issuance of documents required to apply for a student visa. If you have any questions regarding the application, please contact the SKP staff at skp@st.ritsumei.ac.jp

Study in Kyoto Program, Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto, Japan (for Fall 2015 / Spring 2016 Admission) OSE/BT 1 A p p l i c a t i o n f o r A d m i s s i o n Ritsumeikan University Study in Kyoto Program Open Study in English Track / Business Track Please indicate which track you wish to enroll in: Business Track Open Study in English Track Please indicate the semester you wish to begin study at Ritsumeikan: Spring (April) Fall (September) Period of enrollment: One Semester Two Semesters (Full Year) Are you a partner university exchange student? Yes No* *Note: Enrollment in the Open Study in English Track is limited to students from universities sharing an Agreement for Student Exchange with Ritsumeikan. If you are not from one of these universities, you may only enroll in the Intensive Japanese Language or Business Track. (4 cm) (3 cm) Attach 3cm x 4cm I.D. Photo Here (please affix with glue) PERSONAL INFORMATION (All Fields Required) Name (as shown in your passport) Family Name First Name Middle/ Other Date of Birth Year Month Day Place of Birth Marital Status Married Nationality Single Sex Home City State/Province City Mailing Address (valid until start of program) Line 1 Postcode Line 2 Country Valid until: Permanent Address Line 1 Postcode Line 2 Country Valid until: Emergency Contact Name: EDUCATIONAL DATA SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY RECORD Male Female Tel: +country code area code phone number Tel: +country code area code phone number Tel: +country code area code phone number Relationship: List all college(s) and/or university(ies) you have attended or are currently attending, beginning with the most recent. Please include an official transcript and Certificate of Enrollment from the institution you are currently attending. Institution Location Area of Study/Major Faculty Period of Study (from - to) (from - to) (from - to) Please indicate the level and year of study you will be undertaking at the time the Study in Kyoto Program starts. University Level (check one): Undergraduate Graduate I will have already graduated from university Year Level (check one): 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Other: How many years in total will you have been in school at the time the Study in Kyoto Program starts? (from elementary school to university) Years e.g. 12 (Elementary to high school) + 2 (University) = 14 years When is your (expected) date of graduation from your home university? (Year) (Month)

Study in Kyoto Program, Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto, Japan (for Fall 2015 / Spring 2016 Admission) OSE/BT 2 ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY Non-native speakers of English must include their TOEFL score. A score of ibt 68/PBT 520 or higher (or its equivalent) is required. TOEFL Score: Test Type (circle one): IBT PBT Other: Test Date: / / *Test must be taken within one year of application. *Please include a copy of your test results with your application. JAPANESE LANGUAGE COURSES Do you intend to take Japanese language courses while on the SKP program? Yes No Note: Japanese language courses are only available at the introductory and/or elementary level depending on your track of enrollment. Please keep in mind that there may not be an appropriate Japanese class for your level that you can register. JAPANESE LANGUAGE COURSES COMPLETED OR IN PROGRESS List the following information for each formal Japanese language course you will have completed by the time the Study in Kyoto Program starts. (Please continue on a separate sheet if necessary.) CLASS NAME CLASS HOURS FROM TO GRADE INSTITUTION Ex: Japanese 101/A 100 Sep 07 April 08 A-/3.5 University of TOTAL HOURS: TOTAL MONTHS: Please list the textbooks you have used, including the chapters or sections of each textbook you have completed. (Please continue on a separate sheet if necessary.) JAPANESE LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY SELF ASSESMENT Please check the appropriate boxes to indicate your Japanese language proficiency. Beginner None (JLPT N5/N4) Speaking Ability Listening Ability Reading Ability Writing Ability Intermediate (JLPT N3/N2) Advanced (JLPT N1) Kanji Ability How many kanji can you read? How many kanji can you write? JAPANESE LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TEST (JLPT) (if you have taken and passed the exam) *Please include a copy of your test results with your application. Old Test Format (please indicate your test score in the parenthesis) Level 1 ( ) Level 2 ( ) Level 3 ( ) Level 4 ( ) New Test Format (please indicate your test score in the parenthesis) Level N1( ) Level N2 ( ) Level N3 ( ) Level N4 ( ) Level N5 ( )

Study in Kyoto Program, Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto, Japan (for Fall 2015 / Spring 2016 Admission) OSE/BT 3 STUDENT VISA Please indicate the location of the Japanese consulate or embassy where you plan to apply for your student visa if and when accepted into the program. Please note that you can not apply for a student visa from within Japan. Country State/Province City Have you been to Japan before? No Yes How many times? If yes, what were the dates of your most recent visit to Japan? (please use exact dates) 1) from: (yyyy/mm/dd) to: (yyyy/mm/dd) Please provide details of any immediate family, if any, who will be travelling with you to Japan. Please provide details of any other immediate family residing in Japan, if applicable. Date of Birth Residing with Relationship Name Nationality (y/m/d) Applicant Place of Employment Status of Residence COLLEGE OF ENROLLMENT Each participant will be enrolled into one of the following colleges, usually according to their preference. Business Track students are automatically placed in the College/Graduate School of Business Administration. Are you: (1) An undergraduate student? (2) A graduate student? (3) Other (please specify: ) Please place a check in the box next to the college of your choice (please select only one college): College of Graduate School of Law Law Social Sciences Sociology International Relations International Relations Letters Letters Image Arts & Sciences Image Arts & Sciences Economics Economics Science & Engineering Science and Engineering Information Science & Engineering Information Science & Engineering Life Sciences Life Sciences Business Administration Business Administration Policy Science Policy Science Technology Management Science for Human Services Language Education & Information Science Core Ethics & Frontier Sciences HEALTH STATUS Please provide details regarding any current or past medical conditions (physical and psychological) or learning disabilities, including treatment, prescriptions taken, etc. Please be as detailed as possible. Note: Information provided here will be used to ensure that we can provide the support necessary for a safe and healthy study abroad experience. 1. Do you or have you had any medical conditions or learning disabilities? No Yes 2. Do you or have you taken any prescription medication? No Yes 3. Details regarding your condition, treatment, and medication including any special accommodations you may require: 4. If you are currently receiving special needs support regarding your academics or everyday life, please let us know the details: Ritsumeikan will make the arrangements to meet your special needs, however, it may not be exactly the same support as what you are receiving in your home country. We would like to ask for your understanding regarding this matter. PERSONAL STATEMENT Open Study in English Track and Business Track Please include a typed, one (1) page essay in English (no longer than 500 words) stating why you wish to participate in the Open Study in English Track or Business Track of the Study in Kyoto Program. Please explain what kind of studies you would like to undertake while in Japan, what you expect to gain from the program, and how your participation in the program relates to your future plans. You must write this essay without assistance from others. Admission may be nullified if it is later discovered that assistance was received.

Study in Kyoto Program, Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto, Japan (for Fall 2015 / Spring 2016 Admission) OSE/BT 4 LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION (To be completed by a professor, public servant, or business official. Those students who are currently enrolled in a college/university must obtain a letter of recommendation from a professor. Letters from other students, friends, or relatives are not acceptable.) PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT. If you decide not to use this form, please be sure to address each of the questions below and include the requested contact details. has applied for admission to the Study in Kyoto Program at Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, Japan. It is important that Ritsumeikan University knows as much as possible about the applicant's academic capacity and flexibility in adjusting to life in another culture. The applicant will be expected to interact with Japanese students and faculty in the promotion of international exchange and study. Any information you provide will be used solely for admission purposes, and will remain confidential. Please complete this form in either English or Japanese and return it to the applicant in a sealed envelope with your signature across the flap. Please feel free to continue on a separate page if necessary. Thank you for your cooperation. (1) How long have you known the applicant, and in what capacity? (2) What special qualities does the applicant possess? (3) In what areas does the applicant need improvement?

Study in Kyoto Program, Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto, Japan (for Fall 2015 / Spring 2016 Admission) OSE/BT 5 (4) In what way do you think the applicant will benefit from his/her experience at Ritsumeikan University? (5) Study in Kyoto Program students will be required to participate in classes and cultural exchange activities that will require a strong degree of maturity and flexibility. How well has the applicant displayed these qualities, and how does he/she interact with others? (6) Are there any matters you feel we should know about the applicant? Contact Details: Name (please print): Title and Name of Place of Employment: Address: Tel #: Signature: Date:

Study in Kyoto Program, Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto, Japan (for Fall 2015 / Spring 2016 Admission) OSE/BT 6 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT Students attending SKP must provide supporting financial documentation for the estimated costs indicated below. Please attach documents verifying financial sources for savings, loans, allowance and scholarships (bank statements, an official letter from the bank indicating the account balance and account type, scholarship award letters, loan statements, etc). An official employment statement for a sponsor is also acceptable if it contains information about the sponsor s capability to bear all necessary costs. Please note that credit card statements and photo copies of ATM/credit cards or credit card statements are not acceptable forms of documentation. f your sponsor is a government agency, organization, or other group, you must attach a letter from your sponsor that includes the terms of scholarship. If you will be sponsoring yourself using student loans, scholarships, or other funds, please fill out the form listing yourself as the sponsor, include documents verifying your financial resources, and sign the form. Applicant Name: Family First Other Monthly Budget Please indicate your total monthly budget and how you intend to pay for it. Source of Funds Type of Funds Amount (unit: Yen) Self Monthly Savings/Loan/Etc 1 /month Parent/Guardian Monthly Allowance 2 /month Scholarship (Name: ) Monthly Amount 3 /month Monthly Budget: 1+2+3 /month Sponsor (To be completed by the applicant s sponsor or by the applicant in the case of self-sponsoring*) *if you are sponsoring yourself, please list your own name, fill out the Living Expenses section, circle "self" in the Financial Sponsor section, and sign the form. This is to certify that I acknowledge and will take full responsibility for all expenses estimated below involved with the participation in the Study in Kyoto Program to which the above mentioned individual has applied, and will provide financial support to him/her to cover these expenses for the duration of the program. The financial support will be made available from the resources indicated in the attached document(s). Financial Sponsor Name: Home Address: Family First Other Tel: Title and Name of Place of Employment: Office Address: Tel: Relationship to Applicant (circle one): Parent/Guardian/ Family Member Self Other: Signature: Estimated Expenses for the 2015-2016 Japanese Academic Year (in Japanese Yen) One Semester (4 Months) Two Semesters (10 Months) Room* 160,000 400,000 Basic Food* 180,000 450,000 Health Insurance 9,000 18,000 Leisure Activities* 100,000 200,000 Total 449,000 1,068,000 *These expenses are estimated and subject to change. Actual expenses may vary with choice of accommodation as well as each student s spending habits. Note: In addition to the above expenses, students from non-partner schools are responsible for paying tuition to Ritsumeikan University directly, which amounts to 366,000 yen for one semester and 732,000 yen for two semesters as of December 2012.

Study in Kyoto Program, Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto, Japan (for Fall 2015 / Spring 2016 Admission) OSE/BT 7 VERIFICATION OF EXPECTED GRADUATION DATE Note: All students applying for the program from a partner university under an Agreement for Student Exchange must submit this form. Students applying on a self-paying basis outside of an Agreement for Student Exchange are exempt from this requirement. This form is to be completed by the study abroad coordinator at your home university who is overseeing your application for exchange. Exchange Coordinator: Please confirm the following regarding your applicant. Students must be enrolled at the home university for the duration of the Study in Kyoto Program in order to be eligible for exchange. If the student s enrollment at the home university expires prior to the end of the program, they do not qualify as an exchange student under our Agreement for Student Exchange. The information below is critical in determining the student s eligibility for the program, scholarships provided by RU, RU sponsored housing, etc. We appreciate your assistance in ensuring the smoothest possible admissions process for your student. Student s Name: Home University: 1. What level and year of study will the student be undertaking at the time the Study in Kyoto Program starts? University Level: Undergraduate Graduate Year Level: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Other: 2. What is the student s expected date of graduation from the home university? Year: Month: I hereby certify that the information above is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any discrepancies in this information could seriously affect the results of this application or the student s status while at Ritsumeikan University. Should any of this information change after submission of the application, such changes will be forwarded to Ritsumeikan University as soon as possible. Coordinator Signature: Date:

Study in Kyoto Program, Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto, Japan (for Fall 2015 / Spring 2016 Admission) OSE/BT 8 Student Partner University Students The following documents are to be submitted by all applicants. If you will be attending Ritsumeikan under an Agreement for Student Exchange, please show your application to your study abroad advisor or exchange coordinator after you have completed the checklist. Please have them verify that you have prepared all the required documents by using the checklist below. Exchange Coordinators: The following documents are to be submitted by all applicants. Please complete the coordinator section of the checklist and sign the bottom of the form to verify that your student s application is complete. Please collect all the applications from your university and send them together. Non-partner University Students (Self-paying Students) The following documents are to be submitted by all applicants. If you are not from a university that shares an Agreement for Student Exchange with Ritsumeikan or will be attending outside of such an agreement, please send your application to us after completing the student section of the checklist. Coordinator (if applicable) Item to be Submitted (see application cover page for more details) All pages of application, typed or completed in block letters using a ball point pen Letter of Recommendation (pages 4-5) in a signed and sealed envelope Statement of Financial Support (page 6) Supporting financial documents Declaration and Pledge (page 8) Certificate of Enrollment or certification of full-time employment Official transcript of grades from the institution(s) you have attended, currently or in the past Photocopies of JLPT or TOEFL score results, if applicable Completed Certificate of Health on the form provided by Ritsumeikan University Passport photocopy Photographs (4) APPLICATION CHECKLIST DECLARATION AND PLEDGE As a participant of the Study in Kyoto Program (hereinafter referred to as "Program"), I hereby pledge that: 1. For the duration of the Program, I will conduct myself with the awareness that I am a Program participant, follow the instructions given to me by Ritsumeikan University faculty, staff, and the Program coordinator, and abide by Japanese law. 2. I understand the outline and aim of the Program and I will attend all of my designated classes and activities as scheduled except in the case of illness or emergency. 3. I will abide by the rules and regulations of my residential facility. 4. I understand that violation of any of the items 1-3 above is reason for dismissal from the Program. Note: Dismissal from the program would result in violating the criteria of Article 7.1.2 of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act, requiring 10 or more hours of classroom time per week for the Student Status of Residence, forcing me to leave the country. I hereby certify that the information provided in this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and agree to abide by the above pledge. I understand that any falsification of information or late submission could result in the cancellation of this application. Student Signature: Coordinator Signature (if applicable): Date: Date:

Study in Kyoto Program, Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto, Japan (for Fall 2015 / Spring 2016 Admission) OSE/BT 9 IMPORTANT INFORMATION This form is to be retained by the applicant. Please do not submit it with your application. Method of Selection Selection will be made on the basis of the forms/documents submitted Notification of Results Spring (April) Semester Admission: Fall (September) Semester Admission: Mid January Mid July CONTACT AND APPLICATION MAILING ADDRESS OSE AND BUSINESS TRACK* APPLICATIONS Attention: Study in Kyoto Program: SKP Application International Center at Kinugasa Campus Ritsumeikan University 56-1 Tojiin, Kitamachi Kita-ku, Kyoto 603-8346, Japan Tel: 81-75-465-8230 Fax: 81-75-465-8160 skp@st.ritsumei.ac.jp *Students from universities sharing an Agreement for Student Exchange directly with the College of Business Administration at RU who are applying to the Business Track should mail their application to the following address. College of Business Administration Ritsumeikan University BKC Campus 1-1-1 Noji-higashi, Kusatsu Shiga 525-8577, Japan From April College of Business Administration Ritsumeikan University OIC Campus 2-150 Iwakura-cho, Ibaraki Osaka, 567-8570, Japan Tel: 81-77-561-3941 From April 2015: 81-72-665-2090 Fax: 81-77-561-3957 From April 2015: 81-72-665-2099 baoffice@st.ritsumei.ac.jp